Chapter 7: Reusing Code - MACROMEDIA COLDFUSION 4.5-DEVELOPING WEB Develop Manual

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Reusing Code
Chapter 7
This chapter describes how to reuse common code with CFINCLUDE, and create
custom CFML tags that encapsulate common code.
Contents
Ways to Reuse Code ......................................................................................... 72
Reusing Common Code with CFINCLUDE.................................................... 72
About Custom Tags in CFML........................................................................... 73
Using Existing Custom Tags ............................................................................ 73
Writing Custom CFML Tags............................................................................. 73
Passing Attribute Values between Custom Tags ............................................ 74
Nesting Custom Tags........................................................................................ 77
Passing Data Between Nested Custom Tags .................................................. 78
Executing Custom Tags.................................................................................... 82
Installing Custom Tags..................................................................................... 85
Managing Custom Tags ................................................................................... 85